Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Iditarod Website for building background knowledge
Stellaluna
Punduli
Mr. Peabody's Apples
Chrysanthemum
English Roses
Mr. Lincoln's Way
Informational 2:
Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
Exploration and Discovery: How do exploration and discovery lead to new understanding?
Unit 2
Priority Standards:
Literature 1:
Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Literature 2:
Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
Informational 3:
Explain, events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a histortical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
Big Idea and Guiding Question:
Studying the Past: Why do we study the past? What can we learn about ourselves by studying the history and cultures of others?
Unit 1
Priority Standards and Supporting Materials:
Literature 3:
Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Iditarod Website for building background knowledge
Stellaluna
Punduli
Mr. Peabody's Apples
Chrysanthemum
English Roses
Mr. Lincoln's Way
Informational 2:
Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
teacher.depaul.edu/nonfiction_readings.htm (weblink)
Big Idea and Guiding Question:
Exploration and Discovery: How do exploration and discovery lead to new understanding?
Unit 2
Priority Standards:
Literature 1:
Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Literature 2:
Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
Informational 3:
Explain, events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a histortical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
Big Idea and Guiding Question:
Studying the Past: Why do we study the past? What can we learn about ourselves by studying the history and cultures of others?